Build Advice I need a computer geek to look at these specs...

[Bianca03]

I 'm not very familiar with computer components, but I can get a PC with the following specs:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core (32 threads) up to 5.7Ghz
CPU Cooler: CPU cooler Silent Deepcool AK620 DIGITAL 2x 12cm
Motherboard: Unknown
Memory: DDR5 memory ram Corsair 2x 32GB DDR5 RGB tot 6000Mhz
Storage: 2TB Kingston KC3000 SSD up to 7200MBs
Storage: 2TB Kingston KC3000 SSD up to 7200MBs
Video Card: Nvidia RTX 4090 24GB card
Case: Deepcool CH560 digital 4 RGB fans glass window
Power Supply: Silent Modular 1250w Cooler Master 80+ Gold

It's a build that my colleague configured on the Dragon Computers website.
https://www.dragoncomputers.eu/PRIJSVOORSTEL/Firebreather-Signature-A79549
I don't know this company and am very unsure about the configuration. Please advise!

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

Can you format your post like this:

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-new-build-or-upgrade-advice.528714/

Then we can better advise.

Also note, you have 16gb of ddr5 and 2 x 32gb ddr5 mentioned in your post. Which is it?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Maybe something for comparison here:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 4.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($599.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($249.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($210.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus TUF Gaming OG OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1819.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair HX1000i 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($384.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $3861.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-10-05 11:40 EDT-0400

These would be parts to buy for a build. I'm presuming yours is a prebuilt/custom built? Can you link your build to Dragon Computers? Then we can configure it to give you the best solution.


The cooler you've post is not good enough for the CPU, you need something much stronger.

 

[punkncat]

This is the PC in question.
https://www.dragoncomputers.eu/Firebreather-Signature-A79549

I have no point of reference for pricing in your locale.

 

[LordVile]

I 'm not very familiar with computer components, but I can buy an expensive PC with the following specs: "Firebreather Signature A79549 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core (32 threads) up to 5.7Ghz Nvidia RTX 4090 24GB card 1TB NVME SSD 16GB DDR5, Deepcool CH560 digital 4 RGB fans glass window, Windows 11 Pro 64bit, SSD 2TB Kingston KC3000 SSD up to 7200MBs, second SSD 2TB Kingston KC3000 SSD up to 7200MBs, DDR5 memory ram Corsair 2x 32GB DDR5 RGB tot 6000Mhz, power unit Silent Modular 1250w Cooler Master 80+ Gold, CPU cooler Silent Deepcool AK620 DIGITAL 2x 12cm." I don't know what motherboard... Can you please 1) check if there are any compatibility issues between these components, 2) if you would recommend to replace parts with alternatives regarding performance, cooling (!!!), compatibility and quality? Thank you soooo much!

As others have said please change the formatting but what are you planning on doing? For gaming for example the 7950 isn’t the way to go. What CL is the RAM? Etc? Is this from a prebuild website? I also would not get a high spec GPU arm with NVIDIA rumoured to be launching the 5000 series soon

 

[Bianca03]

Hey there,

Can you format your post like this:

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-new-build-or-upgrade-advice.528714/

Then we can better advise.

Also note, you have 16gb of ddr5 and 2 x 32gb ddr5 mentioned in your post. Which is it?

Done and corrected. Thanks!

 

[Bianca03]

This is the PC in question.
https://www.dragoncomputers.eu/Firebreather-Signature-A79549

I have no point of reference for pricing in your locale.

PC was configured with the specs above for 4.707 Euro (5165 USD). For some reason, the PC builder agreed to an offer of 4,000 EURO. It feels uncomfortable. Even with or because of the lower price. What do you think?

 

[Zerk2012]

Done and corrected. Thanks!

I don't see anything about what the PC will be used for, price range, or the Country.

 

[Bianca03]

As others have said please change the formatting but what are you planning on doing? For gaming for example the 7950 isn’t the way to go. What CL is the RAM? Etc? Is this from a prebuild website? I also would not get a high spec GPU arm with NVIDIA rumoured to be launching the 5000 series soon

Formatting done. Thanks! My colleague helped me out configuring on this website (he logged in with his credentials): https://www.dragoncomputers.eu/Firebreather-Signature-A79549
I must mainly do AI research, work on physics simulations in Unreal engine and some video-editing with large files (60 GB on average).

 

[Bianca03]

I don't see anything about what the PC will be used for, price range, or the Country.

I am so sorry. I work in Belgium. A company would give me this computer to do AI research, run physics simulations in Unreal Engine and I must do some video editing from time to time, apparently tons of 60GB files on average. My colleague configured this on a website for 4.000 Euro (4392 USD).

 

[Bianca03]

Maybe something for comparison here:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 4.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($599.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($249.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($210.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus TUF Gaming OG OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1819.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair HX1000i 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($384.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $3861.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-10-05 11:40 EDT-0400

These would be parts to buy for a build. I'm presuming yours is a prebuilt/custom built? Can you link your build to Dragon Computers? Then we can configure it to give you the best solution.


The cooler you've post is not good enough for the CPU, you need something much stronger.

Thank you so much, Roland. So the cooler in your example is the one you would suggest?

 

[LordVile]

Formatting done. Thanks! My colleague helped me out configuring on this website (he logged in with his credentials): https://www.dragoncomputers.eu/Firebreather-Signature-A79549
I must mainly do AI research, work on physics simulations in Unreal engine and some video-editing with large files (60 GB on average).

This is where I’m going to ask you how deep your pockets are because if you want the top performing model you’ll have to take out then 4090 and put in a RTX 6000 workstation card which costs around 6000-7000. I would also look at building yourself if possible because you’ll get better parts and/or it’ll be cheaper.

https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/CJZXXk

https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/n8vDrv

 

[Bianca03]

This is where I’m going to ask you how deep your pockets are because if you want the top performing model you’ll have to take out then 4090 and put in a RTX 6000 workstation card which costs around 6000-7000. I would also look at building yourself if possible because you’ll get better parts and/or it’ll be cheaper.

https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/CJZXXk

https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/n8vDrv

They agreed on a target budget of 4000 Euro (4392 USD) for the PC and 3000 Euro (3294 USD) for all peripherals, excluding VAT, but including a Blackmagic PCI capture and playback card for SDI I/0, around 550 Euro (600 USD). Unfortunately I'm a noob in computer building. Too much responsability.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Thank you so much, Roland. So the cooler in your example is the one you would suggest?

Something strong enough to take on the CPU. They do run warm. There are many options.

It's pretty decent though: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooler-master-masterliquid-360l-core

 

[LordVile]

They agreed on a target budget of 4000 Euro (4392 USD) for the PC and 3000 Euro (3294 USD) for all peripherals, excluding VAT, but including a Blackmagic PCI capture and playback card for SDI I/0, around 550 Euro (600 USD). Unfortunately I'm a noob in computer building. Too much responsability.

Why do you need a capture card?

 

[Bianca03]

Why do you need a capture card?

I think because they have som archive with Digital Betacam and also they have a reference video monitor for CC that takes in SDI. Possibly the speakers input is XLR. 🤷‍♀️

 

[LordVile]

I think because they have som archive with Digital Betacam and also they have a reference video monitor for CC that takes in SDI. Possibly the speakers input is XLR. 🤷‍♀️

That makes very little sense but alrighty then

 

[Bianca03]

That makes very little sense but alrighty then

it's this card: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/fr/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-12.
It has:

SDI video inputs. > possibly for Digital Betacam​

1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Support 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4.

SDI video outputs. > to reference monitor​

1 x 10-bit SD/HD/2K/4K. Support 6G 4:2:2 and 3G 4:4:4.

Analog video inputs​

1 x YUV component on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite, 1 x S-Video. Component input supports HD and SD formats.

Analog video outputs​

1 x YUV component on 3 BNCs, 1 x composite, 1 x S-Video, 1 x SD-SDI. Component input supports HD and SD formats.

Analog audio inputs​

4 channels of professional balanced analog audio via 1/4 inch jack connectors.

Analog audio outputs​

4 professional balanced analog audio channels via 1/4 inch jack connectors. Channels 3 and 4 switchable on AES/EBU outputs.

AES/EBU audio inputs. > for mic or instr​

2 unbalanced channels with sample rate converter.

AES/EBU audio outputs > to speakers or mixing table​

2 unbalanced channels. Analog outputs 3 and 4 are switchable to AES/EBU outputs for audio outputs 3 & 4 and 5 & 6. This feature provides a total of 6 channels of AES/EBU audio output.

SDI audio inputs ​

16 integrated channels in HD/2K/4K. 8 integrated channels in SD.

SDI audio outputs​

16 integrated channels in HD/2K/4K. 8 integrated channels in SD.

HDMI video inputs​

1 x HDMI Type A connector.

HDMI video outputs​

1 x HDMI Type A connector.

HDMI audio inputs​

8 integrated channels in SD, HD, 4K.

HDMI audio outputs​

8 integrated channels in SD, HD, 4K

Sync Input > sync with external devices​

Tri-Sync or Black burst.

Device Control > old machines used to have this connection​

RS422 control ports compatible with Sony™. It is possible to reverse the direction of the TxRx serial ports by software control.

Computer interface​

Quad-lane PCI Express Generation 2, compatible with 4, 8 and 16 lane PCI Express slots.